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What was the purpose of the Berlin Wall?
The "Iron Curtain" was
The Cold War Review (7th Grade)
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The "Iron Curtain" was
a wall built between countries controlled by Nazi Germany.
another name for the English Channel.
another name for the Alps, which protected it from the USSR.
imaginary line separating communist and non-communist Europe
2
What was the purpose of the Berlin Wall?
to separate West Germany and Poland
to provide a platform for communist speakers
to help East Berliners get into West Berlin
to separate West Berlin from East Berlin
3
Which area of Europe was influenced and controlled by the Soviet Union?
Eastern Europe
Northern Europe
Southern Europe
Western Europe
4
Which policy, developed by George Kennan, was dedicated to preventing the spread of communism?
engagement
capitalism
imperialism
containment
5
The word "velvet" refers to
the rough and difficult political changes at the time.
the smooth and peaceful political changes at the time.
the connections between eastern Europe and eastern Asia.
the type of cloth that Czechs and Slovaks liked at the time.
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The Marshall Plan focused mostly on
offering United States citizenship to Europeans.
providing economic assistance to Europe.
providing new employment to Europeans.
offering nuclear defense weapons to Europe.
7
Who was the leader of the Communist Party of China when the communists came to power in 1949?
Chiang Kai-Shek
Ho Chi Minh
Mao Zedong
Syngman Rhee
8
What two superpowers led the Cold War after World War II?
Germany and Soviet Union
United States and France
Germany and United Kingdom
United States and Soviet Union
9
This fear of nuclear warfare was heightened during which of the following events?
the Bay of Pigs Invasion
the Vietnam War
the Korean War
the Cuban Missile Crisis
10
The threat of a communist takeover of Greece and Turkey led the United States to
pass the Truman Doctrine.
establish the European Economic Community.
create the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
sign the Warsaw Pact.
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What happened to East and West Germany after the Berlin Wall fell?
East Germany went to war with West Germany again.
East Germany started to compete with West Germany.
East Germany and West Germany held separate elections.
East Germany joined West Germany as one country.
12
Which answer best fits the diagram?
Countries that were denied aid from Soviets during Cold War
Countries given aid from U.S. to stop spread of communism
Countries that failed to create communist governments
Countries given aid by the Soviet Union during the Cold War
13
Which definition best describes the meaning of the Space Race?
the desire for numerous space programs started for children
the start of NASA
a competition of space technology between U.S.S.R. and U.S
an argument over which country first put a man on the moon
14
In what way was Angola involved in the Cold War?
The Soviet Union hid many nuclear weapons in Angola.
Angola refused to trade with the Soviet Union.
A communist revolution in Angola supported by Soviets.
Angola was involved in creating space technology.
15
What was the main difference between East and West Germany?
E. Germany was Christian; W. Germany was Muslim.
E. Germany was free state; W. Germany was Europe occupied.
E. Germany was Communist; W. Germany was Capitalist.
E. Germany was democratic; W. Germany was dictatorship.
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Why did the United States get involved in the Korean War?
to support the Chinese in their Civil War
to gain land on the Korean Peninsula
to prevent the spread of communism
to help the North Koreans unite the country
